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BD53 OKW

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,041 mi
Last recorded143,041 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 143,041 miles

advise slight blow on rear box attension needed

requires rear wiper blade

slight play nsr hub

slight play osr anti roll bar bush

Fail 20 Oct 2011 142,484 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise slight blow on rear box attension needed

requires rear wiper blade

slight play nsr hub

slight play osr anti roll bar bush

Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 119,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,068 miles

front tyres close to limit

warning light on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2009 106,946 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 85,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 85,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 71,474 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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BD53 OKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 OKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD53 OKW registered?

BD53 OKW is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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